The Capital Region Emergency Service Telecommunications (CREST) organization is breaking ground on a new public safety building in Langford, a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing emergency communications throughout the Capital Region. The one-acre site, will feature a 14,000-square-foot, one-storey building designed to withstand a major earthquake. This resilient facility will consolidate all CREST operations under one roof, optimizing efficiency and ensuring uninterrupted service for more than 50 emergency response and public service agencies in the region.

Key Features and Innovations

  • Seismic Resilience: The building has been engineered to remain operational during and after a major seismic event, ensuring the continuity of essential emergency communication services.
  • Enhanced Communication Coverage: The project includes the installation of a communications mono-pole, strategically placed to enhance public safety communications in the Langford and Highlands areas. This will improve coverage and reliability for CREST’s user agencies, complementing the existing network of 35 installations across urban and rural areas of the Capital Region.
  • Operational Consolidation: By bringing all CREST operations into a single location, the building will streamline administrative, technical, and operational functions, improving service delivery to the agencies and communities that depend on its infrastructure.

The CREST Public Safety Building is more than just a structure; it is a vital asset for the Capital Region’s emergency response capabilities. Designed with resilience and sustainability at its core, the facility will serve as a cornerstone of public safety for decades to come. By leveraging the innovative use of mass timber, CREST is investing in a solution that not only meets the practical demands of emergency communications but also aligns with broader goals of environmental responsibility and community well-being.

Upon completion, this state-of-the-art facility will solidify CREST’s role as a leader in public safety communications, ensuring that emergency services across the Capital Region have the robust, reliable infrastructure they need to protect and serve the community.

Victoria, BC, 2024-2025